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The de Salaberrys: Canada’s History in One Family

The de Salaberrys: Canada’s History in One Family
Charles-Michel de Salaberry (C) leads the Canadian Voltigeurs against American forces during the Battle of the Chateauguay in 1813, in a painting by E. H. de Holmfield. Public Domain
C.P. Champion
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The d’Irumberry de Salaberry family and their descendants cover the pageant of Canada’s history, going all the way back to the War of 1812.

C.P. Champion
C.P. Champion
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C.P. Champion, Ph.D., is the author of two books, was a fellow of the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen's University in 2021, and edits The Dorchester Review magazine, which he founded in 2011.